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W.D.M. Limited has successfully completed manufacture of the first Midi-SCRIM®, the newest model in its fleet of surveying vehicles. The Midi SCRIM® is a smaller, more efficient version of the revolutionary SCRIM® machine, designed to measure road surface friction, informing pavement management and maintenance programmes. SCRIM® has been pivotal in improving road safety globally...

WDM has submitted two data sets for demonstration purposes to TRL for evaluation across the three PAS 2161 sample networks, marking a key milestone in the approval process for its survey methodologies. The first uses a combination of traditional and new defects collected using the WDM Road Assessment Vehicles. The second employs WDM’s bespoke visual surveying software to capture...

W.D.M. will be exhibiting at the ILP Lighting Live Annual Conference on 18–19 June at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow. This two-day event will feature CPD-accredited talks, exhibitions, and networking opportunities. We will be showcasing our advanced Lighting Management System at the conference, designed to help local authorities and infrastructure teams manage street lighting operations. Features include...

WDM will be exhibiting at the HAUC(UK) National Convention 2025, taking place this year with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and efficiency across the street and road works sector. Join us on Stand 6, where our team will be showcasing the powerful capabilities of our Streetworks System — designed to transform the way local authorities and utilities...

Extreme wet weather is becoming an increasing challenge across the British Isles and has affected nearly every organisation that we work with over the last few years. In response to this we have been implementing new and improved HIAMS modules across the country to support extreme wet weather management. These modules have been developed for customised requirements, but the systems...

WDM New Zealand has secured a further five plus one, plus one contract with the New Zealand Transport Agency. The renewed contract will run until 2032 and see WDM successfully delivering SCRIM & HSD data for the agency, as the State Highways and Road Condition Survey operative. As part of the agreement WDM will continue its previous work, undertaking annual network...

W.D.M. Limited is building on its successful partnership with the Scottish Collaboration of Transportation Specialists (SCOTS) by introducing new and improved data analysis and reporting to support authorities engaged in its SRMCS contract. WDM is working with SCOTS in a study led by Aberdeenshire Council and Glasgow City Council to investigate the wider use of data collected by...

WDM has actively participated in the BSI/ DfT lead work on the development of PAS2161 throughout 2024. Work has included submitting data to, and involvement in the Steering Group drafting the PAS2161 standard. Through this work WDM has an understanding of the requirements of PAS2161 as a data collector and data processor. WDM are waiting on the development of the &lsquo...